York Region Children’s Aid Society’s Family Intervention Team (FIT) was pleased to participate in the annual Parenting Is Heartwork Conference, hosted by the Child and Family Collaborative in York Region in collaboration with EarlyON Child and Family Centres in York Region at Maple Downs Golf and Country Club.
This free conference welcomed families with babies aged 0-12 months and focused on celebrating parents’ expertise, strengthening parent-child connections, supporting healthy child development, and connecting families with valuable services and supports available throughout the community.
The event provided parents with the opportunity to engage in hands-on workshops, connect with early years professionals, access tailored resources, and explore practical and meaningful approaches to self-care while caring for a young child.
York Region CAS was grateful to be part of this year’s conference and to share information about our programs, services, and resources with families and community partners. Events like Parenting Is Heartwork highlight the importance of collaboration in supporting children and families and creating opportunities for parents to build connections within their community.
We extend our sincere thanks to the Child and Family Collaborative in York Region and EarlyON Child and Family Centres in York Region for organizing this inspiring event and for their continued commitment to supporting families during the early years of parenting. Together, we continue to strengthen the network of care, support, and resources available to children and families across York Region.
